Desert Messenger

February 7, 2018 www.DesertMessenger.com 13 Keep Quartzsite Clean and Beautiful As snowbirds return home to their favorite winter nests, the Desert Messenger wishes to remind everyone not to put their trimmings/ brush in the washes. Please dispose responsibly, anytime, at the Town's chipper yard, near the transfer station on Hwy. 95, 1/2 + mile north of the Firestation. THE TRANSFER STATION IS OPEN SUN. - WED. 7:30AM-2:30PM. Also please remember coyotes are wild animals... please don't feed the wildlife! HOLLYWOOD PETS Pamper your pet in our state-of-the-art fully mobile grooming parlor Mobile Grooming Professionally groomed by Robin Barbour Award winning groomer! 26 years experience! Best Rates in Town! 218-426-5317 NOW OPEN! TYSON RV PARK - 350 W. Main Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON - MON-SAT Cheyanne, Debbi, Sheryl, Sherry, Linda, Janna & Gayle ARE HERE FOR YOUR OPEN YEAR ROUND! Hair, Nails, and Pedicure Services The Salvation Army happenings Again, thanks for your patience with new cash register process. It is great that we can take credit cards, but as it is very slow we will continue to use the quicker old register. Please let the cashier know if you are using credit/ debit card before purchase. Fancy Nancy is doing remarkable with adapting to this change. Thanks for understanding. Kids, remember to return your Spread the Love Valentine Coloring Event en- try by February 12. Prizes awarded on February 13th. We will be closed Monday, February 19th for Presidents Day. Have a need for a nice Scuba Wet Suit in a small size? Come see us. How about new pair of ice skates, we have those, too. You never know what excit- ing and unusual items you'll fi nd here. We are putting together a nice collec- tion of vintage collectibles. All priced to sell. Come in and browse. Special thanks to Jann Fischer who contacted TSA Headquarters and spearheaded the installation of our new sidewalk. Excuse the dust until we get gravel. We are still in the com- pletion process for parking slots and a drive through donation drop off area. Remember donations during open store hours please. Come see our new greeting card dis- play rack full of all kinds of greeting cards. We now have two full racks of cards. Thanks Barbara for the donation of your beautifully handmade comfort quilts for those in need. Infants and adults will be grateful for your gener- osity. I see one we will use as a prize for our Valentine Event, too. Anyone know of a reasonably priced storage shed? We have a need for one. Stop in and let us know. Thanks. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. M.A. Antoninus (A.D. 121-180) Let's all think and act positively and caring. Lee-Ann Henle Manager Quartzsite TSA Store 928-927-3636 Monday to Saturday, 9-1 Cell 360-921-7571 Reliable Work - Reasonable Rates References Available 720-218-4239 DERRICK SHIPLEY, owner (Not a Licensed Contractor) highmountainhandymann@gmail.com High Mountain Handymann Professional Handyman Service in Quartzsite! for Arizona Good Sam Rally April 4 - 7, 2018 Mesa Spirit RV Resort Mesa, AZ $50 for a 10 x 10 space. Please call Linda 651-315-5017 if you have any questions or are interested in joining us Calling all veterans! By Jackie Deal Coffee, cookies and a chance to chat, what could be better? You're invited to come to a gathering of veterans just to relax and talk. Keith Tyree, Navy Submarine veteran, has chat- ted with numerous vets around town and all agree they'd welcome a chance to talk with guys and gals whose ex- perience makes them comrades. The Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) graciously (and enthusiastical- ly) offered to provide a room. Carol Johnson, award winning baker at the QIA, offered to make cookies. Debbie Andreason, Veteran Ser- vice offi cer, has agreed to attend the fi rst meeting to answer questions about services available to vets. She can provide information on how to enroll for VA Health Care and other benefi ts. She can tell you how to ap- ply for a DD214 if you've lost your military discharge papers. Debbie says, "probably 90% of veterans don't realize the benefi ts they have earned." But be assured: no politics, no pressures, just a smoke-free, al- cohol-free gathering of vets. Veterans and spouses are invited: Friday 10am, Feb.16th. The group will decide if they want to meet weekly, monthly or??

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